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Total Processing Volume (TPV): Why It Matters
Total processing volume (also known as total payment volume, or TPV) is the sum of all payments passed through a specific payment processor over a given period of ti...
Hard vs. Soft Card Declines: What They Are & How to Reduce Them
As magical as the payment process can seem when everything is going according to plan, the fun can come to an abrupt end when the transaction is declined. Given how ...
Switching PSPs, Keeping the Payment Credentials
Merchants, especially online, have no choice but to contract with at least one payment service provider (PSP) to ensure they can execute transactions with credit car...
High-Risk Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) and Their Risks
What are Merchant Category Codes? A Merchant Category Code (MCC) is a four-digit number used to categorize merchants based on the merchant’s business activities and ...
How Global Payment Processing Works
E-commerce, by its very nature, is international, which opens the door for a global customer base. Opting to accept global payments can ensure that merchants can off...
PayFac vs. ISO: Which Should a Merchant Choose?
In the world of payments, selecting partners to help transact business is one of the most complex, but critical, processes any business can complete. Choosing the ri...
How to Migrate to a New Payment Processor Without Disrupting Business
Merchants often find themselves in the position of wanting, or needing to migrate to a new payment processor. A PSP migration is normally either to take advantage of...
How Hosted Payment Pages Work
When planning to accept payments, integrating and going live quickly can ensure a smooth and swift road to generating revenue. Hosted payment pages can offer merchan...